Hulu Plus Arrives on Nintendo 3DS, 2DS

Those with a Nintendo 3DS device now have access to even more entertainment at their fingertips via Hulu Plus.

Those with a Nintendo 3DS device now have access to even more entertainment at their fingertips via Hulu Plus.

Hulu on Thursday launched a new app for the 3DS family of handhelds, including the 3DS, 3DS XL, and the recently released 2DS. Users will, of course, need an $8 monthly Hulu Plus subscription to stream TV shows and movies, though Hulu is offering new users a free one-week trial to see how they like the service.

Hulu said it worked closely with Nintendo to build the app, which provides access to "endless hours" of entertainment, including current season TV shows, and a library of commercial-free kids content.

"Users can start watching Hulu Plus on their Wii U or Wii at home, and continue to watch with their Nintendo 3DS system outside the home," Hulu's Eric Berman wrote in a blog post Thursday. "That means you could be watching last night's episode of The Simpsons from your living room couch, and pick up wherever you left off in the episode when you are on the go with your Nintendo 3DS. Also, you can use the touch screen to browse content and pause/play/seek, while the upper screen plays your video."

Current Nickelodeon hits like Spongebob Squarepants are available for streaming, along with favorites from PBS and Lionsgate Kids, as well as classics like Veggietales and Fraggle Rock, Hulu said. The app also includes a parental control feature called Kids Lock, which permits navigation and playback only for programming offered within the Hulu Kids hub.

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